Bodmin Jail
A chilling journey into Cornwall's darkest history inside a 200-year-old Georgian prison.
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Our Honest Family Perspective on Bodmin Jail
As a Cornish family who have visited Bodmin Jail ourselves, we share our honest, first-hand experience to help you plan the perfect family day out. We only recommend places we have genuinely enjoyed as a family.
Overview
Bodmin Jail is a unique heritage attraction that takes visitors on a chilling journey through 200 years of Cornish criminal history. The beautifully restored Georgian prison now houses an immersive dark walk experience, a hotel, and a restaurant.
Highlights
- ✓Immersive Dark Walk experience
- ✓200-year-old Georgian prison
- ✓Interactive historical displays
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Boutique hotel within the jail walls
- ✓Ghost tours available
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